1. COLLEGE NIGHT For JUNIORS

2. Welcome! Tonight’s Goals: Review of the college application process
To get the process in motion!
Answer your questions

3. Welcome!
MRHS Counseling Center Mr. Keith Poulin Mr. Steve Marino Mrs. Renee Considine Guest Panelists Mr. Michael Rossi, Springfield Technical CC Ms. Allison Maguire, Springfield College Ms. Kelly Hart, Westfield State University

4. Welcome! The format: Quick review of topics Answer your questions
The Search/Application Process
Naviance
Testing & NCAA
College Representatives
MRHS Upcoming Events for future college students
Answer your questions
Feel free to stop us as information is presented if you have a question!

5. The search / application process
Finding the right college for me!
The Common Application
Naviance
Minnechaug Edline, Counseling Center tab
Putting the pieces of the puzzle together
College Visits, Deadlines, Testing, GPA, Class Rank, Essay, Course Rigor, Extra-curricular, Recommendations, Interviews, Cost!

6. GUIDANCE HOME PAGE on EdLINE

7. Students use Naviance to:
Research Colleges – Super Match
Enter colleges they are interested in
Enter Colleges they are applying to
Request teacher recommendations
Complete Student Surveys (Junior Profile, Parent Brag Sheet)

8. NCAA Eligibility Requirements:
Students who plan to play Division I or Division II sports in college must complete NCAA eligibility requirements
Register online at
SAT or ACT scores must be sent directly to the Eligibility Center the CEEB code is 9999
If you intend to do this and you have not already done it, see your counselor ASAP!

9. Testing/sat/act/subject tests
Register on line at:
sat.org or act.org
Many selective programs require SAT Subject Tests
Photo submission requirement
Some colleges are “testing optional”

10. The Experts Guest panelists
Michael Rossi, Admissions, Springfield Technical Community College
Allison Maguire, Undergraduate Admissions , Springfield College
Ms. Kelly Hart, Director of Enrollment ,
Westfield State University

11. Upcoming Events 23 October MRHS College Fair during the day
Approximately 100 colleges and universities will be attending (See last page in handout)
28 October PSAT
17 November Financial Aid Night presented by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority
Colleges visiting MRHS – Check Naviance and Edline
Schedule your college visits for Feb & April vacations

12. Questions???